We offer a range of postgraduate short courses which can be taken individually or combined over a period of time towards a Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development.
Each short course is worth credit points. Details of credit points are available on the information about each short course.
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The Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development is awarded when a combination of short courses worth 60 credit points in total have been successfully completed.
You can choose to complete one short course and then return to take a further course at a later stage (any credits will be retained for you). To maintain currency, it is recommended that combinations of short courses leading to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development are completed within a five year timeframe.
Short courses are also available in a range of different formats to help meet the flexibility required by those currently in employment such as block (three full consecutive days during one week), weekly (morning, afternoons or evenings), staggered (three or four days across a twelve week semester) or online (with no need to attend a University campus).
Payments for each short course can also be made over a number of months.
Please contact us if you want to find out any further information about any of the short courses available.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course focuses on the formulation, characterisation and evaluation of novel pharmaceutical delivery systems based on nanotechnology.
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Advanced Research Methods for the Biotechnologist Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To equip students with a critical understanding of the underlying principles of advanced, technically challenging research methods in biotechnology.
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Advancing Care for People with Continence Disorders Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Enabling students from a variety of disciplines to increase their knowledge in relation to the advancement of effective and proactive continence care.
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Advancing Care for People with Stoma Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Enables the student to carefully consider a range of issues related to advancing care for people with a stoma across the lifespan
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Advancing Care for People with Urological Disorders Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Assists the student to identify ways in which they can act as a positive force for the advancement of well-being in people with urological disorders
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Applying Technologies in Industry Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Industry focused and designed to cover topics that address key industry challenges within the themes of Digital Construction.
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Assessment of Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This module will provide students with the skills to complete an assessment of the MH needs of pregnant women and new mothers.
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Biodiversity Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This module aims to provide the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and implementing biodiversity management.
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Biomedical Informatics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course develops essential skills, knowledge & understanding of biomedical informatics in relation to basic & applied research and practice.
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Building Information Modelling Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide students with insight into the main concepts and principles of Building Information Modelling / Management.
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Building Teams and Managing Resources Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provides opportunities to develop new approaches to resource management and building teams within schools.
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Built Asset Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course covers how built asset management translates organisational objectives into property-related decisions, plans and actions.
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Business Analysis Foundations for Practice Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To help develop skills and knowledge to support successful business change programmes within an organisation.
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Business Practice and Commercial Awareness in Pharmacy Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course aims to critically evaluate, develop and apply business practice and commercial awareness in the marketing of pharmaceutical services.
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Business Sustainability and Innovation Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course focuses on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the wider context of business sustainability and the triple bottom line.
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Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Theory Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course details the regulatory and clinical guidance which is required to ensure the use of clinical tests are evidence-based.
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Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course integrates knowledge of the clinical trials process with patient recruitment.
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Clinical governance, regulatory processes and ethics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides an understanding of the importance of clinical and research ethics and governance, including regulatory processes involved.
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Collaborative Learning Online Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course embraces the use of online environments to promote collaborative learning, to meet the professional needs of teachers and educators.
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Community Nurse Practitioner Prescribing V150 L7 Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Prepares safe & effective Community Nurse Prescribers who are competent to prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Prescribers
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Company Compliance and Administration Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide students with the knowledge of compliance & administration processes, required to fulfil the role of an effective governance professional.
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Company Compliance and Administration Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To provide students with the knowledge of compliance & administration processes, required to fulfil the role of an effective governance professional.
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Conflict Analysis Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course introduces participants to the main stages of the conflict cycle and to key intervention strategies used to resolve conflict.
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Construction Legal Studies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course focuses on fundamental aspects of law and contractual procedures affecting professional practice in the construction industry.
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Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
The aim of this course is to equip participants with the ability to address and critique issues that are of relevance to both tourism and hospitality.
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Contract Communication and Dispute Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course provides an insight into claims management and the consequences of failing to resolve issues that can escalate into a dispute.
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Corporate Governance Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To equip students to effectively respond to governance challenges organisations face to ensure highest standards of effective corporate governance.
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Corporate Governance Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To equip students to effectively respond to governance challenges organisations face to ensure highest standards of effective corporate governance.
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Creative Entrepreneurship Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Introduce students to entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship with a particular focus on developing sustainable business models in creative industries.
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Critical Event Studies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course critically examines the wider environment in which event organisers must plan and manage their event.
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Design Futures Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be at the forefront of design innovation and to make a positive impact on the world.
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Diabetes Management in Primary Care Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Multi-disciplinary module providing opportunity for healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge in meeting needs of those living with diabetes
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Digital Construction: Technology, Strategy & Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide learners with an understanding of the application of digital construction processes and technologies in the AECFM sector.
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Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course focuses on understanding of the processes involved from drug discovery and development to how the drugs are brought to the market place.
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Emergency Planning, Response and Resilience Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides core knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and lifecycle stages of emergency planning, response and resilience.
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Energy Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides an introduction into how energy is measured, techniques for saving energy and how to influence those around us in saving energy.
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Energy Policy, Markets and Economics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course is designed to meet a need for engineers and energy professionals to deliver energy conscious and environmentally sustainable solutions.
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English Language Teaching Methodology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
This course focuses on practice, methods & planning of language teaching, to examine classroom practice, embed & enhance creativity in the classroom.
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Environmental Data Analysis Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This short course introduces participants to information technology and presentation skills relevant to the environmental manager/researcher.
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Environmental Impact Assessment Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course introduces environmental impact assessment, the methodology of carrying out an environmental audit and environmental management systems.
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Environmental Toxicology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This module provides knowledge and skills necessary to understand the impact of chemicals in the environment.
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Event Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course introduces participants to the events industry, the event planning process and the complexities involved in organising events.
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Financial Econometric Modelling Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
An introduction to econometric theory & techniques, especially linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing & application with financial time series
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Financial Theory, Products and Markets Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This short course provides an introduction to the financial services industry with a focus on investments.
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Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course provides an advanced introduction to key concepts, ideas and debates in this field of study of peace and conflict studies.
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Fundamentals of Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This short course introduces students to the subject of management, organisational structures and strategy.
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GIS Databases Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This module examines the methods by which data can be stored, accessed and manipulated in order to provide high quality databases for GI Systems
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GIS Databases Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course examines the methods by which data can be stored, accessed and manipulated in order to provide high quality databases for GI Systems
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GIS in Business and Society Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course introduces GIS relevant management and decision making concepts in business and society.
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Global Business Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This short course focuses on firm internationalisation and the key issues that affect marketing decisions in an international and global context.
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Global Marketing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course covers a range of concepts, issues and practices that are relevant to the study of global marketing.
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Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Develop and enhance the student knowledge base and practice of health assessment and facilitate the development of problem solving skills
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Healthcare Economics and Innovation in Personalised Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course provides an understanding of the complex provision of economically viable therapeutics in healthcare.
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Hydrogen Safety Technologies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This course focuses on advances in hydrogen safety technologies, including but not limited to prevention and mitigation strategies.
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Hydrogen Safety Technologies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course focuses on advances in hydrogen safety technologies, including but not limited to prevention and mitigation strategies.
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In Silico Genomic Proteomic & Metabolomic Analyses Methods Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To introduce and describe the concepts and the methods of in silico based manipulation and analysis of genome, proteome and metabolome.
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Inclusive and Special Education: Developing and Analysing Practice Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Encourage students to consider alternative strategies to enhance educational development of pupils with SEN within a changing educational environment.
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Industrial Biotechnology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To equip students with a critical understanding of the key principles, technologies and applications of biotechnology in various industrial sectors.
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Innovation in Legal Work Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Introducing students to the phenomenon of 'LegalTech', or the deployment of technologyinto legal work and the administration of justice.
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Innovation in Practice Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This short course explores organisational innovation from an operational or practice perspective as a key aspect of business development.
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Instrumental Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides participants with the ability to select and apply appropriate methods and instrumentation for quality control/quality assurance.
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Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Students will gain an understanding of the principle means by which information is governed in our increasingly information-centred society.
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International and Comparative Education Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course is designed to develop students' understanding of current issues which shape practices in education across the globe.
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Introduction to Personalised Medicine & Pharmacogenomics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Develop students understanding of principles of personalised medicine & encourage them to consider the fundamental aspects & issues within this field.
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Leadership for Learning Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Leadership at all levels of the school matters in enhancing student learning, helping improve learning and teaching in classrooms and schools.
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Leadership for Learning Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Leadership at all levels of the school matters in enhancing student learning, helping improve learning and teaching in classrooms and schools.
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Managing and Leading People with focus on Hospitality / Tourism / Event Industries Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive framework of knowledge concerning the management and leadership of people.
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Mathematical and Computational Methods Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To provide students with the skills and understanding sufficient to be able to design, implement & critique mathematical analysis of biomedical data.
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Memory, Identity and Dealing with the Past Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Develop critical skills to understand how symbolic and cultural struggles can be addressed in conflict transformation processes.
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Organisation & Management: Thinking Differently Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course focuses on the application of organisation and management theory to construction projects.
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Peacebuilding: Concepts and Approaches Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course looks at approaches, actors, activities and spheres of action of peacebuilding in a range of societies emerging from violent conflict.
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Pollution Monitoring Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to monitor pollution of the environment.
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Principles of Forensic Healthcare Practice Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Develops the students' decisions making skills and assessment of risk to work safely and effectively in forensic healthcare settings.
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Principles of GIS Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course introduces the theory and practice of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
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Principles of GIS Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This course introduces the theory and practice of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
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Principles of Hydrogen Safety Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This course focuses on the fundamentals of hydrogen safety applicable to existing and foreseeable hydrogen and fuel cell systems and infrastructure.
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Principles of Hydrogen Safety Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course focuses on the fundamentals of hydrogen safety applicable to existing and foreseeable hydrogen and fuel cell systems and infrastructure.
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Principles of Working with People with Learning Disabilities who display Challenging Behaviour Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills required to understand what challenging behaviour is
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Principles of assessing people with learning disabilities and mental health problems Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to work under supervision in assessing/screening an individual with a learning disability
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Procurement of Infrastructure and Major Projects Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course contextualises the infrastructure deficit and critically appraises the innovative approaches to procuring infrastructure.
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Professional Mediation Summer School Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Master the Art of Mediation: Gain Invaluable Insight into Conflict Resolution and Legal Dispute Management through Role-Play and Practical Application
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Programming for GIS and Remote Sensing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This module gives students an introduction to programming skills and their application in GIS and Remote Sensing.
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Project Leadership for Construction Professionals Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course is designed to allow participants to master the twin tracks of managing a construction project and leading a business organisation.
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Project Management in Construction Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course introduces the concepts of project management, examines the recognised practices involved in the project management function.
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Regulation and Compliance Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course provides an understanding of the regulatory compliance issues critical to a role in financial services in the 21st Century.
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Remote Sensing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This module addresses the scope of remotely-sensed images as another source of GIS data as well as extending mutual benefits of data integration.
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Remote Sensing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course addresses the scope of remotely-sensed images as another source of GIS data as well as extending mutual benefits of data integration.
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Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Processes and Technologies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The aim of this course is to appreciate, analyse and evaluate current solar thermal and solar photovoltaic technologies.
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Specialist Skills Development Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To expand practice & knowledge of user experience, design thinking & service design, providing creative direction & support for emerging practice.
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Spirometry for Healthcare Professionals Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This will equip you to accurately produce & critically analyse the interpretation of spirometry readings, leading to an accurate diagnosis & treatment
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Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To provide a comprehensive understanding of current developments in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine as a disruptive biotechnology.
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Strategic and Applied Digital Marketing Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide learners with real-world examples of technologies to promote active, deeper learning of the opportunities through digital marketing.
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Strategy Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To equip students with the tools necessary to carry out an effective strategic analysis of any organisation.
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Strategy Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To equip students with the tools necessary to carry out an effective strategic analysis of any organisation.
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Sustainable Fuels Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course introduces participants to the diverse sources, technologies and applications of energy from biomass.
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Synthetic Biology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To provide students with an overview of synthetic biology and its application to biotechnological innovation.
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The Digital Consumer Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This course identifies how an online digital communication strategy can enable an organisation to critically evaluate online performance.
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The Fundamentals of Adult Continence Promotion Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To develop and enhance knowledge in relation to proactive, person-centered continence management
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The Fundamentals of Stoma Care Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Helps healthcare professionals to identify how they can play an increasingly influential role in assisting the person living with a stoma
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The Fundamentals of Urology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Assisting healthcare professionals to play a greater role in urological care
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The Reflective Professional Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Designed for all students to help develop their abilities in critical reflection on their practice & development & application of curriculum theory.
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Tourism and Hospitality Principles Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
To provide students with an understanding of key principles of tourism & hospitality, the structures for both, and how they have been operationalised.
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Water Management Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides an opportunity for participants to develop their understanding of processes in the environment and in water treatment.
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Web-based GIS Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course provides an introduction to web-based GIS using a range of languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
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Web-based GIS Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This module provides an introduction to web-based GIS using a range of languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
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Wind Energy Conversion Technologies Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course will introduce participants to wind energy theory and technology, resource assessment and wind farm site development.
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Workplace / Community Mediation Training Short Course Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Train with Mediation NI's highly experienced tutors who combine classroom and practical sessions to help you qualify as a professional mediator.
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Workplace / Community Mediation Training Short Course Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Train with Mediation NI's highly experienced tutors who combine classroom and practical sessions to help you qualify as a professional mediator.
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Workplace / Community Mediation Training Short Course Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Train with Mediation NI's highly experienced tutors who combine classroom and practical sessions to help you qualify as a professional mediator.
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Zoonoses and Public Health Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course focuses on a comprehensive, detailed and systematic understanding of the impact of zoonoses on public health and pharmacy practice.